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1. Gabifresh

1. Gabifresh. Gabi is basically killing the Instagram name. She just came out with her own line of plus-sized swimsuits (ADORABLE) and has the best life ever. Oh and did we mention she’s gorgeous? Get it girl!

2. NadiaAboulhosn

2. NadiaAboulhosn. Nadia is your dream space-age pin up girl. Seriously, we’re obsessed. Not only is her Instagram INSANELY hot, but she’s modeled for American Apparel and Stylist AND been featured in places like Complex Magazine and Refinery29.

3. DeniseBidot

3. DeniseBidot. Denise got a lot of attention during fashion week for being one of the only plus sized models to walk to runway … for a lingerie brand! She nailed it and her Instagram totally shows off just how sexy it is to be size 14.

4. FrancetaJohnson

4. FrancetaJohnson. Franceta, AKA our style-inspo all-day-everyday, has the most kick*ss Instagram. You can follow her all over social media for your daily #OOD inspiration … and also if you just love hilarious, awesome women.

6. KellyAugustineB

6. KellyAugustineB. Between Kelly’s Instagram and her YouTube channel, Masque Magazine, we can’t get enough. She has the most amazing style, sense of humor and overall confidence … we want to be her, basically.

7. TessHolliday

7. TessHolliday. Okay, you can’t really beat Tess Munster. In case you haven’t heard of her, she’s the largest plus-sized model signed to a mainstream modeling agency but she also started the #effyourbeautystandards movement on Instagram. She rules.

8. TheLizBlack

8. TheLizBlack. Liz has amazingly fluorescent pink hair AND works for Refinery29 as a plus-fashion contributor. She’s your go-to for alternative-sexy and everything you need to know about owning your inner confidence.

9. TaraLynn

1. Gabifresh. Gabi is basically killing the Instagram name. She just came out with her own line of plus-sized swimsuits (ADORABLE) and has the best life ever. Oh and did we mention she’s gorgeous? Get it girl!